This podcast helps instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school leaders improve their educators’ effectiveness and resilience, especially the ones who need it most by focusing on the mindsets and motivations that are at the source of unproductive behaviors. Each week, we’ll cover quick tips, strategies and coaching mindsets so that you can be on top of your coaching game.
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Join Becca and Josh for a discussion about Batman with recaps and reviews of wacky Silver Age adventures!
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a weekly podcast specifically designed for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. Join us as we dive into the strategies and best practices for creating a positive culture of digital learning within school districts. We'll explore how Curricular Coaches, Digital Learning Coaches, and Technology Coaches can collaborate and leverage their expertise to drive meaningful change. Tune in each week to gain valuable insights and practical tips for empowe ...
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The Leader Of Learning podcast explores transformational leadership in education. It is where educators can come to find inspiration to grow their impact as instructional leaders. It is a community where educators can realize their leadership potential regardless of their position or title. More information can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com
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Transitioning from a classroom teacher to an instructional coach can be scary and daunting. You were hired as an instructional coach because you were great in the classroom. You are a trained teacher, but coaching is different. It can be challenging to find helpful professional development and training for your new role. You need a SIMPLE plan with SIMPLE Steps to get started. Inside the Simply Instructional Coaching Podcast, Nicole covers topics around “how to coach,” such as how to collabo ...
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#111: Strategies to Shift From a “Gotcha Culture” to a Growth Culture
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Send us a text Ever wonder how some schools just seem to have it all figured out? It’s not about special circumstances. It’s about the people – the teachers. And according to Dr. Shannon Lafargue, the key to unlocking their full potential lies in fostering a culture of collective teacher efficacy with a strong coaching growth culture. In this episo…
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#110: **BEST OF** SERIES: Untold Secrets of Teacher Retention and School Culture: The Art of Listening For What's Not Being Said
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Send us a text This is part of our *BEST OF* Series, where we highlight the most downloaded episodes of all time. In this episode, Becca dives into an intriguing conversation with Chanavia Patterson, affectionately known as Principal Patterson, on the powerful concept of "listening for what's not being said" in school culture. Discover the secrets …
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#109: The Brain Science Behind Supercharging Teacher Engagement
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Send us a text Do you know the difference between motivation and engagement? Dr. Jason Jones, author of the book "Activator," is on a mission to revolutionize leadership. He's all about applying the latest brain research to create more effective and engaging workplaces. Jones dives deep into the psychology of motivation and engagement, explaining t…
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Send us a text In this episode we explore a fascinating research-based concept called neural entrainment. Think about those times when you're talking to a teacher and it feels like you're on completely different wavelengths. It's highly possible that neural entrainment isn't happening. By understanding how your brain waves work in neural entrainmen…
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Unlocking Professional Growth: Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Instructional Coaching with Suzanne Becking
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, host Jeffrey Bradbury speaks with Suzanne Becking from Fort Hayes State University about the development of a new master's program aimed at instructional coaches and digital learning leaders. They discuss the imp…
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Send us a text Ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel, running and running but never getting anywhere? It's time to hit the reset button. Penny Zenker, author of The Reset Mindset, is here to level up the growth mindset approach. It's time for a dynamic, flexible approach that can keep up with our ever-changing day to day in our schools. Reset Mi…
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Send us a text Let's talk about change management. As educators, we know that change is a constant. But how can we effectively navigate it and ensure buy-in from our teams? That's where the ADKAR model comes in. It's a framework that helps organizations build momentum and sustain change. ADKAR can help you to drive successful change in your school.…
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*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 4)
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Send us a text In this episode, Becca and Gretchen Bridgers address the 4th and final phase of resistance in educators, requiring accountability. Becca and Gretchen walk you through specific things to say (and not to say) to help you navigate the hard conversations around keeping educators accountable. This must-hear discussion explains how to firs…
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#105: Levels of Coaching Intensity: Supporting Your Teachers on a Continuum of Support
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Jacy Ippolito and I discuss a wide range of coaching topics! Here are the key points: Isolation of Coaches and Leaders: Many coaches and leaders feel isolated due to the lack of clear roles and a sense of needing to be the "hero." This isolation can hinder effectiveness. The Coaching Continuum: The concept of "le…
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*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 3)
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Send us a text In this episode, Becca and Mia discuss the third level of resistance: when educators don't feel competent enough to implement the change. They discuss the varying reasons why the resistance happens on this level. In addition, they share strategies on how to build capacity in a building where teachers feel safe and confident to take r…
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself caught in the whirlwind of conflict, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the turbulent waters? In this Research Rundown we review the complexities of conflict handling in educational settings. Research points out five primary approaches to conflict. Listen in to find out your primary styles …
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*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 2)
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Send us a text In this episode Becca and Melissa (Mia) Pumo, coach of school leadership and instructional coaches, discuss the 2nd level of resistance: they resist change because they don't trust you. Remember- just because you consider yourself trustworthy, doesn't mean they trust you. Without trust, no amount of clarifying expectations and holdin…
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#103: From Chaos to Calm: Coaching Systems That Will Save Your Sanity
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Send us a text Ever feel overwhelmed by your coaching load? Feeling lost and unsure where to start? You're not alone. In this episode we chat with Jeff Bradbury and he gets it! We discuss the importance of having a system in place to streamline your tasks and boost your coaching effectiveness. We highlight the challenges coaches face in juggling st…
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*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 1)
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Send us a text Becca and Mia Pumo kick off a 4 part series on how to address resistance utilizing a 4 part framework. In this episode, they dive into the first level of resistance: when educators resist because they don't understand why the change is happening. Often, leaders are connected to why change is happening and it is assumed that teachers …
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4 Ways To Build a Successful Instructional Coaching Program
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode, we welcome new Instructional Coaches to a brand new school year and discuss 4 things every Instructional Coach needs to have in place to be successful this school year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your …
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Send us a text In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of motivation theories. We'll explore Self-Determination Theory and Basic Desires Theory, two powerful frameworks introduces the concept of 16 fundamental desires that shape our actions. There are some unexpected motivations shared! Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of motivation…
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#101: Beyond the Words: How Nonverbals Can Make or Break a Coaching Conversation
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Send us a text Have you ever felt like someone was saying one thing, but their body was telling a completely different story? That’s the power of nonverbal communication. Veronica Love Olalla, CEO of Newfield Network, discusses what we intend to say and what our bodies actually broadcast. Our bodies are the front lines of communication. It's not ju…
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#100: From Resistance to Relationships: 100 Lessons Learned
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Send us a text BEGINNING OF YEAR SPECIAL **25% Off Discount** "Breaking Through Resistance and Building Buy-In Can you believe it? One hundred episodes of in-depth knowledge on how best to reach YOUR teachers! This episode is a little different. We're taking a victory lap through some of MY favorite moments from the past hundred episodes. We're tal…
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#99: How to Manage Your Stress and Bounce Back Quickly
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Send us a text **Beginning of Year Special** Breaking Through Resistance and Building Buy In Reach out soon to get on our calendar! Feeling drained and overwhelmed by the stressful demands of coaching and leadership? You're not alone. Juggling endless demands, high-stakes expectations, and the well-being of your school community can be overwhelming…
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Coaching The Whole Educator – A Conversation with Becca Silver
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In this episode of the Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach and Educational Consultant, Becca Silver from “Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast” on to the show to discuss how Coaches can build their brands in their schools and in the world. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Co…
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Send us a text In this episode, Becca dives deep into the concept of learning mindsets. While growth mindset has been a popular focus, research shows that it's just one piece of a larger puzzle. To truly support teacher and student growth, instructional coaches and school leaders must consider four essential mindsets: belonging, growth mindset, sel…
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#97: How to Assess Your Coaching
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Send us a text We often grapple with balancing the demands of supporting teacher growth while navigating limited resources and competing priorities. In conversation with Linda Rhyne, we explore these challenges and introduce a comprehensive framework for assessing coaching practices. This framework examines four key areas: people, process, product,…
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Send us a text Do you, as school leaders and instructional coaches, find yourselves struggling to bridge the gap between our well-intentioned educational goals and the realities of student learning and teacher development that hinder achieving those goals? This disconnect can stem from a clash between two different types of commitments: stated and …
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Send us a text In this episode, I share my favorite ways to kick off adult learning in my professional developments. Learn how to create opportunities for meaningful reflection and connection without cheesy, on-the-surface ice breakers. Look below for a FREE downloadable activity! [FREE DOWNLOAD] Human BINGO *FREE* Podcast PD (with topics such as C…
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#95: Is Work-Life Balance Unattainable Bullsh*t?
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Send us a text As leaders, we are faced with problems the generations before us did not experience and we are joined again by Dr. Jody Carrington to explore the crucial role of human connection in our schools and how it impacts our educators. They share why striving for a perfect work-life balance is a myth. In schools, we often preach the need f…
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Send us a text Feeling like a broken record? Your clients keep hitting the same wall, and you're not sure why? This episode will shed some light on those frustrating roadblocks. Science reveals there are two types of challenges: the straight forward kind (like how to load the dishwasher the "right" way) and those that require us to adapt to differe…
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#93: Humanizing Data: When Does It Become Too Much?
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Send us a text School leaders and coaches are drowning in data. Yet, you play a crucial role in helping teachers leverage data to improve student learning. From test scores to attendance records, information floods in from various sources, often incompatible with each other. While all of this data is a powerful tool, teachers experiencing resistanc…
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Send us a text Let's talk about the concept of willpower, its limitations, and how to strengthen it. We begin by looking at how willpower is defined by researcher Kelly McGonigal. According to McGonigal, it's the ability to resist temptation and make choices that align with our long-term goals, even when faced with resistance. Interestingly, resear…
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Check Out These Instructional Coaching Sessions at ISTELive 2024!
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Nicole Zumpano and Allie Schultze on to the podcast to discuss the ISTELive Conference in Denver Colorado and how Instructional Coaches can leverage the Instructional Coaches Playground on Monday …
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#91: How the Change Adoption Curve Helps Build Buy-in
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Send us a text Does it ever feel like an uphill battle when you are asked to implement a new change in your building or district? In this episode, James Fester and Becca discuss the Change Adoption Curve and how to use it to navigate successful school improvement. The curve gives you the order in which teachers will adopt change: innovators (eager …
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How can Coaches Successfully attend the ISTELive 2024 Conference?
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this “Ask the Tech Coach episode,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coaches Tasia King and Brian Heyward to learn how coaches can survive attending the ISTE Conference. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please co…
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Send us a text As instructional coaches and school leaders, we sometimes struggle to understand why teachers resist change or exhibit unproductive behaviors. In this episode we explore the research behind Choice Theory! Developed by psychiatrist William Glasser, Choice Theory emphasizes that people's behavior is driven by their desire to fulfill fi…
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Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Conversation with Allison Peterson
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes instructional coach Allison Peterson on the program to discuss her new book, Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles and how new coaches just starting out can be successful next year by getting started ove…
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#89: When "Being Nice" Can Be Harmful
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Send us a text Watch the UNEDITED Youtube version too! This podcast episode confronts the epidemic of isolation plaguing educators, instructional coaches and school leaders. Dr. Jody Carrington, a child psychologist turned best-selling author and public speaker, joins me with her sass and boldness to discuss the root cause of this isolation- a syst…
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Does Your School Need an A.I. Advisory Team?
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Matt Sherrill on the podcast to discuss the importance of forming an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Team in your school when supporting emerging technologies including AI. If you would like to b…
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Send us a text HINT: It's not self-care. Hey coaches and leaders! Feeling the weight of teacher burnout pressing down on your school? While we all are looking forward to that summer break, the question is- how helpful is taking time away really helpful? This episode looks at the science behind burnout and the tools to reduce it. Believe it or not, …
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How to Develop an Instructional Coaching Team Designed for Long Lasting Success
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coaches Tasia King and Brian Heywood on the program do learn how several coaches can work together as a team to support a single school district. If you would like to be a part of fu…
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#87: Beyond Confusing Behavior: Understanding How Teachers Tick Using the Enneagram
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Send us a text Do your teacher teams sometimes struggle with miscommunication and confusion? The Enneagram offers a powerful tool for instructional coaches to help your educators understand themselves and their colleagues better. In this episode, we explore how the Enneagram's nine motivation types can be used to: Identify sources of confusion in t…
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7 Things Instructional Coaches Should Avoid During the Long School Year
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Alyssa Zajack, Tiffaney Washington, and Ashley Somer from the Creative Solution Squad on the podcast to discuss important things that Coaches should be thinking about as they begin to plan for a n…
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#86: The Brain Science Behind Overcoming Learning Plateaus: Helping Educators Embrace Challenge
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Send us a text This is our VERY FIRST Research Rundown! These episodes will be bi-weekly mini-episodes sharing about research studies Becca uses within her own coaching and professional development. This podcast episode cracks the code on how our brains ACTUALLY handle challenges, and the secret weapon might surprise you. This episode reveals a gro…
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11 Tools Every Instructional Coach Should Have in their Back Pocket!
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Click Here to learn more about the Mind Your Coaching Institute Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Melanie Matthews on the program to discuss 10 tools that Instructional Coaches should always have in their back pockets. If you woul…
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#85: The Teacher Appreciation Week Fallacy: What Educators Really Need
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Send us a text Want free PD? Check out our *new* Podcast PD! This podcast episode dives into the concept of appreciating teachers beyond the typical gestures and explores how a 6 Pillar Framework can create a school environment where teachers truly feel valued. Allyson Apsey, author of "Leading the Whole Teacher," emphasizes that feeling seen and h…
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Crucial Organizational Systems that All Instructional Coaching Departments Need
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach Jessica Winston on the podcast to discuss the importance of building district-wide organizational systems to support Instructional Coaching programs. If you would like to be a …
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The Art of Effective Communication and Leadership with Dr. Stephanie Duguid
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Welcome to episode 171 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Stephanie Duguid, a renowned expert in educational leadership and the founder of Do Good Leadership. Dr. Stephanie shared her insights on empowering women in leadership roles, overcoming impostor syndrome, and the importance of effect…
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#84: Exhausted to Energized: Cultivating a School Culture that Retains Teachers
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Send us a text Want free PD? Check out our *new* Podcast Playlists! Our school culture (whether it's intentional or accidental) impacts so many vital aspects impacting the success of our schools. And building a thriving school culture can feel like herding cats... on roller skates... blindfolded (you get the picture). Especially when your great tea…
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Notion4Teachers: Learn how to Create a Complete Digital Organizational System Today!
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes educator and creator of Notion4Teachers.com, Milo Leask on the podcast to discuss how Notion can be used to keep you organized. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your tho…
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How to Embrace and Support Multilingual Students with Andrea Bitner
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Welcome to episode 170 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the importance of embracing our multilingual students, the varied levels of support they require, and why viewing these students as assets is crucial in education today. We will talk about the tools that enhance communication with ELL families and the significa…
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#83: How to Have Tough Conversations
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Send us a text Let's ditch the sugar coating and learn to have those tough conversations that really make a difference. Scott Robley brings some down to earth, real talk about Crucial Conversations. You know, those conversations that make your stomach churn a little – the ones about tough topics where emotions run high. We've all been there, right?…
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#82: When You’re Having the Same Conversation Over and Over
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Send us a text **NEW and FREE PD** Grab your Podcast Playlists (Part 2) HERE! Have you ever found yourself perplexed by the repetitive conversations with teachers or staff? Alongside Angela Kelly and Becca, explore the key factors driving this issue. They explore elements such as awareness levels, resistance to change, fear of failure and the desir…
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Helping Your Teachers Learn how to SMILE – with Laurie Guyon
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, and Author Laurie Guyon on the podcast to discuss the use of AI in the Classroom, the importance of building positive relationships with others in the prof…
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